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Finally Coming Homeby Dennis Bruce Shipman
A clairvoyant female visits a Confederate Civil War Cemetery to help a dead earth-bound soldier cross over into the light. The story takes place in the present. The soldier has been walking the grounds of the graveyard waiting 162 years for his sweetheart to come fetch him. Initially, he's hesitant to step into the light. But once he experiences its soothing warmth and majestic wonder, he's all in.
Genre: Other
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Other
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
In the Wallsby Dwayne Bricker
When a cleanup crew arrives at an abandoned farmhouse, they discover signs that someone has been secretly living within the walls. As night falls, an unseen presence begins circling their truck, testing their fear before revealing itself. Trapped between the house and whatever lurks inside it, the crew must survive a sudden, violent encounteronly to realize, as they escape, that the farmhouse isn't home to just one hidden predator.
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Feeding Frenzyby Philip Marraccini
After murdering his wife Sally, Richard is forced to kill again in attempt to collect on her life insurance policy. As the investigation closes in on Richard, see if he escapes with the money thus committing the perfect crime. (A murder mystery with a comic twist)
Genre: Other
20 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Other
20 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Fisherman's Bluesby Elliot Stanton
Angling for answers, a fisherman is shocked by his friend's life-changing decision. And what is under the tarpaulin in the back of his car?
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Flowers for Lilyby Candy Fox
Three grieving beings - a man, a woman, and a dog - find a glimmer of hope for a path forward, in the unlikeliest of places - a cemetery.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Life Is a Rollercoaster...Sometimesby Elliot Stanton
With its ups and downs, they say life is a roller-coaster, except when you're trapped and unable to get off one. When an engaged couple becomes unwitting prisoners at the apex of a broken-down roller-coaster ride, the metaphor is never more (or less) apt.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
House for Saleby John Porter
A mystery/dark comedy about a young family man who wants to buy a Victorian mansion from a beautiful young woman whose unfaithful husband lies dead in the master bedroom.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Pendantby Tina Gandhi
Ten-year-old Catherine invokes her lineage of witchery and her penchant for chemistry to defy the death of her Nana, but her plans are thwarted, and she is suddenly transported to the ethers of afterlife.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Prefer Not To Sayby Maroun Rached
Three people are challenged about how to tackle gender on their company's website.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
CHBby Jesus Gonzalez
After losing her job as a software programmer, a middle-aged woman reinvents herself as a Customs Broker in Miami, navigating the challenges of a new career while facing financial pressures.
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Rhino vs. Gorillaby Jason K. Allen
When Ronald takes a seat on a park bench, he simply wishes to enjoy his lunch in peace. But when his banana rings like a phone, he answers it and receives a message that turns his life upside down. (Surreal comic fantasy. Produced writer; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Plumber's Mateby Elliot Stanton
A barrister's hypocrisy is set to provoke a miscarriage of justice. A loose tongue from a man of law encourages an eyewitness to a robbery to bend the truth to fit his own morals.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Furry Family Reunion [Extended Family Edition]by Amy
When a loyal Furry breaks Fandom protocol, he finds it impossible to rise in the ranks at FurCon, especially with his extended family in tow. More information here:
https://www.scriptrevolution.com/scripts/furry-family-reunion-extended-family-edition
Genre: Comedy
18 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
18 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
On The Subject of Loveby Patricia Bruce
Talk about self sabotage -- these 2 gals are the best! When searching for love and relationships, they lack caring and empathy. It takes a humorous, over-the-hill, overweight Mom who outsmarts her attractive, millennial daughters to successfully find romance.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
9 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
9 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Not a Creature Was Stirringby Michael Hogan
Karma and a hungry toilet catch up to the overly-testosteroned boyfriend of a single mom when he forces her young son to sleep alone in a creepy motel room.
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Shadow Figureby Cassandra Wells
Slamdance Screenwriting Contest Shorts Semifinalist. When a physical medium arrives to investigate a reputed haunted house for a local contractor, a demonic presence makes itself known in ways the client never anticipated.
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Terror Martby John Alexander Fraser
A young woman lost in the wrong part of town seeks help at a 7/11 Mart and must overcome evil to plot a way to safety.
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Shark Watchby Ron Micci
A Mafia wiseguy is sent to make a drug buy on the Jersey Shore, where a gypsy fortune teller acts as the middleman, but he is double-crossed by another hood posing as a fed.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
I Like Wearing Blueby Alicia Renee Norman
In a future where conformity is survival, a defiant girl dared to stand up and stand out--even if it cost her the ultimate price.
Genre: Horror
1 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
1 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Wish You Were Hereby Steffany Sommers
A pair of boardwalk souvenir sunglasses takes a leap of faith to find adventure off the rack.
Genre: Animation
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Animation
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
A Man Possessedby Donald Copenhaver
After being passed over for promotion, a bitter office worker's online rage transforms into something physical, consuming him and everyone around him.
Genre: Horror
22 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
22 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Accidents Happenby Steven Blows
A man questions his responsibilities when he goes to the toilet and unexpectedly gives birth to an egg.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Toilet Whispererby John Alexander Fraser
An airport handyman is put in a position of unthinkable jeopardy as a blocked W.C. threatens, 'blowback'
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
Northwoodby John Alexander Fraser
The commander of a nuclear submarine must come to terms with a developing threat, while protecting his crew and future with his family as the cold war turns hot.
Genre: Action/Adventure
11 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Action/Adventure
11 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
The Artifactby Steve Kennison
Set in the mid-19th century, HENRY STANTON is a struggling museum manager. DAVID KENNISON is an alleged centenarian Revolutionary War veteran. They collaborate and make David the museum's living exhibit. The story explores David's unbelievable experiences, history, survival, and the challenge of proving one's identity and legacy.
Genre: Biographical
20 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Biographical
20 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Fall In Loveby M SHAHZAIN USMAN SHAMSI
A business man fall in love with poor girl whose life is full of problems and always facing huddles in her life. One upon a time she saw a business man who is looking handsome and a business man who also see this poor girl who is looking a beauty of his heart and he started fall in love with this poor girl and one day he proposed her and she accepted her proposal.
Genre: Romance
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romance
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Any Face Will Doby Tim Bechen
A man soon regrets his wife's New Year's Resolution.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Oscarby Chris Fell
What appears to be a bank job, pulled by a mysterious couple, turns out to force a reckless politician into a life-changing and character-revealing decision.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
29 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
29 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
It Was Only Yesterdayby Nathan M. Scrivens
A boy attempts to get his mother to smile again after her father's passing.
Genre: Action/Adventure
11 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Action/Adventure
11 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
What Is In Front Of Youby Adrian Milnes
Two gangsters have a decision to make when they are ordered to guard a wounded boss who has a bounty on his head.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Where Toe Beginby Clifford Shepherd
When a neurotic man wakes up to find his big toe missingwith no pain or explanationhe spirals into a surreal, comedic nightmare where his body vanishes piece by piece, and no one around him seems to notice or care. A darkly absurd satire on identity, sanity, and the disappearing sense of self.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Brown Bottle Fluby Brandi Self
A frustrated writer struggles to work while being belittled by a belligerent drunk woman who wants to relive the past.
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Z-Townby Jason K. Allen
When the letter Z is set to be removed from the alphabet, several brave residents of Z-Town - including Zack, Zebra, Zucchini and Zipper - must prove that Z is essential. (Animation/Web series pilot.)
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Trash Dayby Rodney A Myers
Love Stinks, especially when you find it on Trash Day.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Landminesby Gordon Virtue
A young volunteer at a VA hospital gives perspective to a disabled veteran's life. Mack (38), a bilateral (BK) amputee meets Candy (16), a bubbly hospital volunteer with Down syndrome. The two foster a unique relationship during the holiday season. It's a heart-warming tale with O. Henry-like twists and a surprise ending.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Break Inby Jane Tumminello
Two teenage guys set out to break into a house, but just as they're about to go inside, they come upon something horrific they never expected.
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Occam's Beardby David Ezell
A former child star spirals as he becomes convinced that the people he loves most have been replaced by impostors.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Once Upon A Crimeby Shane O'Connor
A weary, heartbroken detective returns to Neverland to investigate a series of fairy murders, navigating the island's dark and dangerous underbelly where the power of belief is the ultimate weapon.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
13 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
13 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Escortsby Kami sadraei
Struggling to pay for his mother's hospice care, a down on his luck actor gets dragged into the violent criminal underworld of Los Angeles by getting a job driving 2 escorts.
Genre: Comedy
45 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
45 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
The Lion in the Carpetby Pelham Mead III
Billy Alton is an 8-year-old boy in 1950 who is stricken with polio. He is put in leg braces and kept at home. Billy begins to see imaginary animals appear in his bathroom, a Lion, a Beaver, an Eagle, and a Wolf who take Billy on journeys to teach him to prepare for the future.
Genre: Fantasy
45 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Fantasy
45 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
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